The Yankees are gearing up to face the Dodgers in the World Series for the first time since 1981. Back then, a young pitcher named Fernando Valenzuela had a remarkable season, including a legendary performance in Game 3 of the '81 Series. Today, the Yankees are hoping their pitching can carry them to victory, just as Valenzuela did for the Dodgers. Unlike Valenzuela...
Fernando Valenzuela, a Mexican-born pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, passed away at age 63. He was known for inspiring the “Fernandomania” craze in the 1980s. Valenzuela began his career with an impressive start, becoming the Dodgers' opening day pitcher as a rookie and winning both the NL Cy Young Award and the Rookie of the Year in 1981. He shut out the Houston...
Fernando Valenzuela, a Mexican-born baseball star who made a huge impact on the Los Angeles Dodgers and baseball fans worldwide, has passed away at the age of 63. The news of his death came on Tuesday night at a Los Angeles hospital, but the cause was not disclosed. Valenzuela was known for his exceptional pitching skills and his unique style on the mound, which capt...